Explore the Family Name Pasic
The meaning of Pasic
Bosniak, Serbian, and Croatian (Pašić): patronymic from paša ‘pasha’, a title of the Ottoman military and civil officers of high rank (see Pasha).
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How common is the last name Pasic in the United States?
The surname Pasic's popularity has seen a significant increase between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Pasic was ranked as the 74,675th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 59,901st spot, marking an increase of nearly 20%. The number of individuals with this surname likewise rose from 241 to 337 during the same decade, indicating a growth rate of almost 40%. The proportion of people named Pasic per 100,000 people in the U.S. also increased by over 22% from 0.09 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #59,901 | 19.78% |
| Count | 241 | 337 | 39.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pasic
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pasic, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of people with the Pasic surname identified as White. Over that decade, however, there was a slight decline of about 1.36% in the number of Pasic individuals identifying as White. There were very few who identified as belonging to two or more races, although their proportion decreased by 14% from 2.07% to 1.78%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows some individuals identified as Hispanic, which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.96% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 1.78% | -14.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |